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RN51 SOJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,830 mi
Last recorded64,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,691 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,159 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,159 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,689 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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RN51 SOJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 59,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN51 SOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN51 SOJ registered?

RN51 SOJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is RN51 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 SOJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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